iOS/Android: When we picked our favorite movie showtimes apps for iOS and for Android, one app that some of you suggested we look at was Filmaster, a hybrid tool that blends location-based showtimes and the ability to see what's playing right now with movie suggestions based on films you already enjoy, so you don't wind up heading out to see a box office newcomer that you hate, even if it's a critically acclaimed film.

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You'll need a Filmaster account to use the mobile apps (and the website,) but once you're logged in, you can start rating movies that you've seen to give the service an idea of the types of movies you enjoy watching. From there, the service will help you decide whether the movies that are currently playing in theaters are films you'd like to watch based on your previous reviews. You can always flesh out your Filmaster profile by reviewing more films—and if you go see a film, you can use the mobile app to rate the movies you've seen and share your reviews with friends.

The app also serves as a standard movie showtimes app, and lets you see what's playing in the theaters near you, view reviews from the web and movie synopses, watch trailers, and more, all from your iOS or Android device. Movie showtimes are limited to the US, UK, and Poland (where the developers are based), but all of the other features are available anywhere in the world. The app even supports some local film festivals, so you can read the buzz about the movies in the festival, see which films you should see and which you should skip, and comment on reviews left by other film fans. It's completely free, and available now in the iTunes App Store and Android App Market. Have you tried Filmaster? Do you prefer it to other apps? Share your thoughts in the comments.